Char is survived by Jerry Axton of Detroit Lakes; two daughters, Robin (Casey) Peterson of Waite Park, Minn., and Michelle Niemann of Staples; one son, Brian (Tricia) Niemann of Staples; three grandchildren: Megan and Jenna Niemann and Dacota Daye, and one great grandson, Cameron Martin, all of Staples; two sisters, Carolyn (Ted) Riewer and Bonnie Julius; along with many nieces and nephews.

Preceding Char in death were her husband, Ronald J. Niemann; brother, Delbert "Bud" Julius; and her parents, Carroll and Ev Julius.